Politicians

• H.E.
  Excellency
  Excellency is an honorific style given to certain members of an organization or state.Usually, people styled "Excellency" are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, aristocracy, and military, and others holding equivalent rank .It is...
  
   President
  President
  A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
  
   Mahinda Rajapaksa
  Mahinda Rajapaksa
  Percy Mahendra "Mahinda" Rajapaksa ; ; born November 18, 1945) is the 6th and current President of Sri Lanka and Commander in Chief of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces. A lawyer by profession, Rajapaksa was first elected to the Parliament of Sri Lanka in 1970, and served as prime minister from April 6,...
  
   - current President
  President of Sri Lanka
  The President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the elected head of state and the head of government. The President is a dominant political figure in Sri Lanka. The office was created in 1978 but has grown so powerful there have been calls to restrict or even eliminate its power...
  
   & former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
  Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
  The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka is the functional head of the Cabinet of Sri Lanka. However, the President is both head of state and head of government in Sri Lanka...
  
  
• Hon. Nimal Siripala De Silva
  Nimal Siripala De Silva
  Nilenthi Nimal Siripala de Silva MP is the Sri Lanka's Cabinet Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Management and a Member of Parliament representing the Badulla District....
  
   MP
  Parliament of Sri Lanka
  The Parliament of Sri Lanka is the 225-member unicameral legislature of Sri Lanka. The members of Parliament are elected by proportional representation for six-year terms, with universal suffrage. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws...
  
    - current Cabinet Minister (Irrigation and Water Resources Management), Leader of the House, current President of the Executive Board World Health Assembly, former Chairman of the Executive Board of World Health Organisation
• Hon. Anura Priyadharshana Yapa
  Anura Priyadharshana Yapa
  Anura Priyadharshana Yapa MP is the Sri Lanka's Cabinet Minister of Environment and a Member of Parliament representing the Kurunegala District.He is a Lawyer by profession & was educated at Nalanda College Colombo....
  
   MP
  Parliament of Sri Lanka
  The Parliament of Sri Lanka is the 225-member unicameral legislature of Sri Lanka. The members of Parliament are elected by proportional representation for six-year terms, with universal suffrage. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws...
  
   - current Cabinet Minister (Environment)
• Hon. Dr
  Dentist
  A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services...
  
   Rajitha Senaratne
  Rajitha Senaratne
  Dr Nambukara Helambage Rajitha Harischandra Senaratne MP is the Sri Lanka's Cabinet Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development and a Member of Parliament representing the Kalutara District....
  
   MP
  Parliament of Sri Lanka
  The Parliament of Sri Lanka is the 225-member unicameral legislature of Sri Lanka. The members of Parliament are elected by proportional representation for six-year terms, with universal suffrage. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws...
  
   - current Cabinet Minister (Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development)
• Hon. Tissa Karalliyadde
  Tissa Karalliyadde
  Tissa Wijeratna Karalliyadde MP is the Sri Lanka's Cabinet Minister of Child Development and Women's Affairs and a Member of Parliament representing the Kalutara District.He is an Agriculturist by profession & was educated at Nalanda College Colombo....
  
   MP
  Parliament of Sri Lanka
  The Parliament of Sri Lanka is the 225-member unicameral legislature of Sri Lanka. The members of Parliament are elected by proportional representation for six-year terms, with universal suffrage. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws...
  
   - current Cabinet Minister (Child Development and Women's Affairs)
• Hon. Nirmala Kotalawala
  Nirmala Kotalawala
  Nirmala Kotalawala MP is the Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Highways and a Member of Parliament representing the Kalutara District.He is was at Nalanda College Colombo.-References:*...
  
   MP
  Parliament of Sri Lanka
  The Parliament of Sri Lanka is the 225-member unicameral legislature of Sri Lanka. The members of Parliament are elected by proportional representation for six-year terms, with universal suffrage. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws...
  
   - current Deputy Minister of Ports and Highways
• Hon. Chandima Weerakkody
  Chandima Weerakkody
  Chandima Weerakkody MP is a Member of Parliament representing the Galle District.He is also the Deputy Speaker of current parliament in Sri Lanka.He is a Lawyer by profession & was educated at Nalanda College Colombo.-References:...
  
   MP
  Parliament of Sri Lanka
  The Parliament of Sri Lanka is the 225-member unicameral legislature of Sri Lanka. The members of Parliament are elected by proportional representation for six-year terms, with universal suffrage. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws...
  
   - current Member of Parliament & Deputy Speaker> (note: - also listed in Captains Of Industry & Commerce)
• Hon. Thilanga Sumathipala
  Thilanga Sumathipala
  Uduwatuwage Janapriya Thilanga Sumathipala MP is a Member of Parliament representing the Colombo District....
  
   MP
  Parliament of Sri Lanka
  The Parliament of Sri Lanka is the 225-member unicameral legislature of Sri Lanka. The members of Parliament are elected by proportional representation for six-year terms, with universal suffrage. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws...
  
   - current Member of Parliament (note: - also listed in Captains Of Industry & Commerce)
• Hon. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera
  Gamini Jayawickrama Perera
  Mallawa Arachchige Gamini Jayawickrama Perera a Member of Parliament representing Kurunegala District.He is the Chairman of United National Party and former Cabinet Minister ....
  
   MP
  Parliament of Sri Lanka
  The Parliament of Sri Lanka is the 225-member unicameral legislature of Sri Lanka. The members of Parliament are elected by proportional representation for six-year terms, with universal suffrage. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws...
  
   - current Member of Parliament, Chairman United National Party
  United National Party
  The United National Party, often referred to as the UNP ), , is a political party in Sri Lanka. It currently is the main opposition party in Sri Lanka and is headed by Ranil Wickremesinghe...
  
   (UNP), former Cabinet Minister (Irrigation and Water Management)
• Hon. Sarath Ranawaka - deceased Member of Parliament for Kalutara district
• Hon. Maithripala Senanayake
  Maithripala Senanayake
  Maithripala Senanayake was a Sri Lankan politician and Governor of the North-Central province. He first studied at St. Joseph's College, Anuradhapura then at St...
  
   – former Deputy Prime Minister, former Cabinet Minister (Transport)
• Hon. I. M. R. A. Iriyagolla
  I. M. R. A. Iriyagolla
  I.M.R.A Iriyagolla was a Sri Lankan politician.-Family:Born to a wealthy family in Iriyagolle in Katugampola, Iriyagolla was educated at Katugampola Village School, Ananda College Colombo and Nalanda College Colombo.He has been an excellent student and gained admission to Ceylon Medical College...
  
   – former Cabinet Minister (Education and Cultural Affairs)
• Hon. Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Kamal Karunanayake
  Kamal Karunanayake
  Professor Kamal Karunanayake former MP servrving as a People's Alliance nominated MP from 1989 to 1994.After obtaining a BA degree in Economics from the Peradeniya University in 1962 he received a doctorate from the Birmingham University in England in 1969...
  
   - former Member of Parliament, former Dean of Economics Department Kelaniya University (note: - also listed in Academics)
• Hon. Lal Dharmapriya Gamage
  Lal Dharmapriya Gamage
  Lal Dharmapriya Gamage was the former Minister Assisting Foreign Affairs.He is an Architect by profession & was educated at Nalanda College Colombo.-References:*...
  
   - former Minister Assisting Foreign Affairs
• Hon. Handunnetti Rannulu (H. R) Piyasiri
  H. R Piyasiri
  Handunnetti Rannulu Piyasiri was an ex Member of Parliament.He was the State Minister of Labor and Vocational Training and was also one time Chairman of Lotteries Board....
  
   - former Minister of Youth Affairs, former State Minister of Labor and Vocational Training
• Hon. Dr
  Physician
  A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
  
   Dharmasena Attygalle
  Dharmasena Attygalle
  Dr Dharmasena Attygalle was a MP in Sri Lanka's parliament from 1972 to 1983.He was Deputy Minister of Health and Minister of Indigenous Medicine representing the Kesbewa seat....
  
   - former Minister of Indigenous Medicine (note: - also listed in Ambassadors and High Commissioners)
• Hon. Rupa Karunathilake
  Rupa Karunathilake
  Rupa Karunathilake was a former Cabinet Minister and ex Member of Parliament representing Bentara-Elpitiya electorate, in Galle District. He was also the former Sri Lanka Ambassador to the Netherlands...
  
   - former Cabinet Minister of Plantations (note: - also listed in Ambassadors and High Commissioners)
• Hon. Asoka Karunaratne
  Asoka Karunaratne
  Nuvarapaksa Hevalage Asoka Mahanama Karunaratne was a Sri Lankan politician and philanthropist. As Cabinet Minister of Social Services, he dedicated most of his life to helping the Sri Lankan people.-Early Life and Death:...
  
   - former Minister of Social Services, founding member of Sri Lanka Freedom Party
  Sri Lanka Freedom Party
  The Sri Lanka Freedom Party is one of the major political parties in Sri Lanka. It was founded by S.W.R.D Bandaranaike in 1951 and, since then, has been one of the two largest parties in the Sri Lankan political arena. It first came to power in 1956 and since then has been the predominant party in...
  
   (SLFP)
• Hon. Deshabandu
  Deshabandu
  Deshabandu is a National Honours of Sri Lanka, a civil honour awarded by the Government of Sri Lanka. It is conventionally used as a title or prefix to the awardees name. Deshabandu ranks lower than Deshamanya.-Awardees:Awardees include:*N. H. Keerthiratne...
  
   Indradasa Hettiarachchi
  Indradasa Hettiarachchi
  Indradasa Hettiarachchi was a former Minister of Industries and ex Member of Parliament representing Horana in the Kalutara District.He was educated at Ananda College Colombo and Nalanda College Colombo.-References:...
  
   - former Minister of Industries
• Hon. Weerasinghe de Silva
  Weerasinghe de Silva
  Weerasinghe de Silva is a Sri Lankan politician and a former MP representing the seat of Balapitiya.Then he entered the Law College and passed out as a senior Counsellor....
  
   - former Member of Parliament representing Balapitiya
• Hon. Dingiri Bandara (D.B) Welagedara
  Dingiri Bandara (D.B) Welagedara
  Dingiri Bandara Welagedara was a former Cabinet Minister and ex Member of Parliament representing Kurunegala district.He was also the Former Governor of North Central Province and the Minister of Plan Implementation.-References:...
  
   - former Minister of Plan Implementation, former Governor of the North Central Province
• Hon. M.D Banda
  M.D Banda
  Mohottalage Dingiri Banda was a former Cabinet Minister and ex Member of Parliament.He was the minister of Food, Commerce and Trade in 1960 & was also the minister of Agriculture and Food 1965 to 1970....
  
   - former Minister of Agriculture & former member of parliament for Maturata
• Hon. Wilfred Senanayake
  Wilfred Senanayake
  Wilfred Senanayake former MP representing the electorate of Homagama.He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo. Unbeknownst to his parents, he joined the Army....
  
   - former member of parliament for Homagama & former senior member of Lanka Samasamaja Party
• Hon. Athula Wijesinghe
  Athula Wijesinghe
  Athula Wijesinghe is the Sri Lanka's Chief Minister of North Western Province.He is a Lawyer by profession & was educated at Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala and Nalanda College Colombo.-References:...
  
   - Chief Minister North Western Province
• Hon. Prasanna Shamal Senarath - Opposition Leader North Western Province
• Hon. Sisira Jayakody - Provincial Councilor, Western Province, Attorney at Law
• Hon. M. W. Aruna Pradeep - Mayor
  Mayor
  In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
  
   of Ambalangoda, Attorney at Law

Prelates

• Most Venerable Piyadassi Maha Thera
  Piyadassi Maha Thera
  * By A. G. S. Kariyawasam...
  
   - former Viharadhikari of the Vajiraramaya Temple Bambalapitiya
• Most Venarable Dr
  Doctor of Philosophy
  Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
  
   Aluthwewa Soratha Nayaka Thera
  Aluthwewa Soratha Nayaka Thera
  Dr Aluthwewa Soratha Nayaka Thera is the Viharadhikari of the Kiriwehera Temple Katharagama and also the Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University....
  
   - Chancellor of University of Uva Vellassa, Chief Incumbent of Kiriwehera, Katharagama, Chief Sanga Nayake of “Ruhunu Magampattuva”
• Most Venerable Bhikku Siridhamma Maha Thera - Dhamma book writer, priest of Vajiraramaya Bambalapitiya
• Most Venerable Kuppiyawatta Bodhananda Thera
  Kuppiyawatta Bodhananda Thera
  Kuppiyawatta Bodhananda Thera is the founder of Mithuru Mithuro Movement in Sri Lanka. It is a center for drug rehabilitation & human values development.Venerable thero was presented with “Nalanda Keerthi Shri” award on 26 October 2009....
  
   - founder of Mithuru Mithuro Movement
• Most Venerable Buddangala Ananda
  Ananda Weerasekara
  Major General Ananda Weerasekara was the Commanding Officer of the North Central Province.Ananda was educated at Nalanda College Colombo. While at school he Captained Nalanda soccer team with distinction and was the Goal-Keeper...
  
   - resident of Buddangala Forest Hermitage (note: - also listed in Senior Officers in the Defence Services & Civil Servants)
• Most Venerable Nugegoda Revatha - priest of Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya
• Most Venerable Kadawatha Saminda - formarly of Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara, Melbourne Australia
• Most Venerable Minuwangoda Deepankara Thera - Mahamewna Bhavana Asapuwa
• Most Venerable Pagoda Janthawansa Thera - Bharathanaga Len Aranya Forest Hermitage, Thanthirimale, Anuradhapura
• Most Venerable Dehiwala Ariyadhamma Thera - Siri Vajiranana Dharmayathanaya, Maharagama

Academics

• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Pathmajeewa Ganepola
  Pathmajeewa Ganepola
  Professor Pathmajeewa Ganepola MRCP, MD is a Sri Lankan born Professor attached to Columbia University New York City, USA.He is also the Medical Director of The Center for Cancer Research and Genomic Medicine at The Valley Hospital USA....
  
   - Professor of Surgery at Columbia University
  Columbia University
  Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
  
   New York City, USA & Medical Director of The Center for Cancer Research and Genomic Medicine at The Valley Hospital USA
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Janaka Ruwanpura
  Janaka Ruwanpura
  Professor Janaka Ruwanpura is the Director of the Centre for Project Management Excellence at the Schulich School of Engineering at University of Calgary Canada.In 2007 he was honoured with a "Canada Research Chair Tier 2” in Project Management Systems....
  
   - Director of Project Management Specialization of Schulich School of Engineering University of Calgary
  University of Calgary
  The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1966 the U of C is composed of 14 faculties and more than 85 research institutes and centres.More than 25,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate students are currently...
  
   Canada
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Mahinda Wijeratne
  Mahinda Wijeratne
  Professor Mahinda Wijeratne is a Senior Professor of Agriculture at the University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka.He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo and was graduated from the University of Peradeniya in agriculture. Later he obtained masters and doctorate degrees from the Ghent University in Belgium...
  
   - Department of Agriculture University of Ruhuna
  University of Ruhuna
  The University of Ruhuna is a university in Matara, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1978 and is organized in seven faculties. The faculties of Engineering and Medicine are in Galle.-History:...
  
  
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Ranjith Premalal De Silva
  Ranjith Premalal De Silva
  Professor Ranjith Premalal De Silva is an eminent scientist in Sri Lanka and is the Professor of Agricultural Engineering of the University of Peradeniya....
  
   - Vice Chancellor, Uva Wellassa University
  Uva Wellassa University
  Uva Wellassa University is a university in Badulla, Sri Lanka.The Uva Wellassa University is the 14th National University to be established in Sri Lanka. It is the first all entrepreneurial university in Sri Lanka...
  
   (from July 28, 2011), Former Head, Department of Agricultural Engineering University of Peradeniya
  University of Peradeniya
  The University of Peradeniya is a world renowned state university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission...
  
   and Former Director, Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute, Colombo 07, Founder President, Geo-Informatics Society of Sri Lanka, Professor of Geo-Informstics at University of Peradeniya
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   H.Y Ranjith Perera
  Ranjith Perera
  Professor Hettige Yasasiri Ranjith Perera was the former Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka.He was a brilliant student at Nalanda College Colombo and graduated from University of Moratuwa with a B.Sc in Electrical Engineering.He later earned a Doctor of...
  
   - former Head of Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa
  University of Moratuwa
  The University of Moratuwa, located on the banks of the Bolgoda Lake in Katubedda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, is a technological university in Sri Lanka. Apart from the academics including the undergraduate and postgraduate studies, university of Moratuwa presents a variety of social and cultural...
  
  , Director General, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (note: also listed in Civil Servants)
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Rahula Anura Attalage
  Rahula Anura Attalage
  Professor Rahula Anura Attalage is the Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka.After completing his education at Nalanda College Colombo, he passed out with a Mechanical Engineering honors degree from University of Moratuwa....
  
   - Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Moratuwa
  University of Moratuwa
  The University of Moratuwa, located on the banks of the Bolgoda Lake in Katubedda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, is a technological university in Sri Lanka. Apart from the academics including the undergraduate and postgraduate studies, university of Moratuwa presents a variety of social and cultural...
  
   Sri Lanka
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Abhaya Induruwa
  Abhaya Induruwa
  Professor Abhaya Induruwa is the Principal Lecturer and Program Director in the Department of Computing at Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK....
  
   - founding Head of Department of Computer Science & Engineering University of Moratuwa
  University of Moratuwa
  The University of Moratuwa, located on the banks of the Bolgoda Lake in Katubedda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, is a technological university in Sri Lanka. Apart from the academics including the undergraduate and postgraduate studies, university of Moratuwa presents a variety of social and cultural...
  
  , Director of Microprocessor Based Training Programmes for Developing Countries of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics Italy (note: - also listed in Civil Servants),
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   H A De S Gunasekara
  H A De S Gunasekara
  Professor H A De S Gunasekara was the first Sri Lankan Professor of Economics at University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka.He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo....
  
   – first Sri Lankan Professor of Economics Department University of Peradeniya
  University of Peradeniya
  The University of Peradeniya is a world renowned state university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission...
  
  
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Kamal Karunanayake
  Kamal Karunanayake
  Professor Kamal Karunanayake former MP servrving as a People's Alliance nominated MP from 1989 to 1994.After obtaining a BA degree in Economics from the Peradeniya University in 1962 he received a doctorate from the Birmingham University in England in 1969...
  
   - former Dean of Economics Department Kelaniya University (note: - also listed in Politicians)
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Kumaradasa Rajasuriya
  Kumaradasa Rajasuriya
  Professor Kumaradasa Rajasuriya was the former Professor of Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo in Sri Lanka.He is a product of Nalanda College Colombo....
  
   – former Professor of Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
  University of Colombo
  The University of Colombo is a public research university located primarily in Colombo, Sri Lanka...
  
  
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Deshamanya
  Deshamanya
  Deshamanya is the second highest Sri Lankan national honour awarded by the Government of Sri Lanka as a civil honour.It is conventionally used as a title or prefix to the awardee's name....
  
   Nandadasa Kodagoda
  Nandadasa Kodagoda
  Deshabandu Professor Nandadasa Kodagoda MRCP, MD was the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo.He was graduated as a doctor in 1956 and initially worked for government hospitals of Galle, Colombo, & Karawanella...
  
   – former Vice Chancellor of University of Colombo
  University of Colombo
  The University of Colombo is a public research university located primarily in Colombo, Sri Lanka...
  
   and Dean of Medical Faculty University of Colombo
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   H.D Gunawardhana
  H.D Gunawardhana
  Professor Hettipathirannehelage Dasarathasiri Gunawardhana is a Senior Professor of Chemistry at University of Colombo. He received his primary education at Withanamulla Buddhist Mixed School Minuwangoda and entered Nalanda College Colombo for secondary education. Later he graduated with a B.Sc...
  
   - former Acting Vice Chancellor and Head of Chemistry Department of University of Colombo
  University of Colombo
  The University of Colombo is a public research university located primarily in Colombo, Sri Lanka...
  
  , former President of Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, former Chairman of Royal Society of Chemistry Sri Lanka
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Nihal Perera - Professor of Urban Planning, Ball State University
  Ball State University
  Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU.Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans and includes 106 buildings...
  
  , Indiana, USA
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Thulsi Wickramasinghe - Professor of Physics The College of New Jersey
  The College of New Jersey
  The College of New Jersey, abbreviated TCNJ, is a public, coeducational university located in Ewing Township, New Jersey, a suburb of Trenton....
  
  , Ewing, New Jersey, USA
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Athula Gunawardena - Department of Mathematics and Computer Science University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
  University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
  The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater is part of the University of Wisconsin System, located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It became Wisconsin's second public college on April 21, 1868 when it opened its doors to 39 students taught by nine faculty members...
  
   USA
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Ranjan Perera - Associate Director of Genomics Genesis Research and Development Corporation Auckland, New Zealand
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Deva Palitha de Silva Ph.D
  Doctor of Philosophy
  Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
  
  , D.Sc
  Doctor of Science
  Doctor of Science , usually abbreviated Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D. or Dr.Sc., is an academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. In some countries Doctor of Science is the name used for the standard doctorate in the sciences, elsewhere the Sc.D...
  
  , M.D.
  Doctor of Medicine
  Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
  
  , MA
  Master of Arts (postgraduate)
  A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
  
  , MBA
  Master of Business Administration
  The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
  
   - Dean of International Open University & Buddhist University United Kingdom, UK Multi-Professional, Tri-Lingual Lecturer (English / Sinhala / Spanish)
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Don Kulasiri - Professor of Computational Modelling and Head of Centre for Advanced Computational Solutions, Lincoln University
  Lincoln University, New Zealand
  Lincoln University is a New Zealand university that was formed in 1990 when Lincoln College, Canterbury was made independent of the University of Canterbury...
  
   Canterbury New Zealand
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Sudasinghe Leelananda - Department of Physics, Faculty of Science University of Peradeniya
  University of Peradeniya
  The University of Peradeniya is a world renowned state university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission...
  
  
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Jayaweerage Samantha - International University of Fundamental Studies (Member of the Oxford Education Network) Saint Petersburg
  Saint Petersburg
  Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
  
  , Russia
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Sardha Wijesoma - former Head of Department of Computer Science & Engineering University of Moratuwa
  University of Moratuwa
  The University of Moratuwa, located on the banks of the Bolgoda Lake in Katubedda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, is a technological university in Sri Lanka. Apart from the academics including the undergraduate and postgraduate studies, university of Moratuwa presents a variety of social and cultural...
  
  , Program Director for mobile robotics Department of Instrumentation Nanyang Technological University Singapore
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   K N O Dharmadasa - former Dean of Faculty of Arts University of Peradeniya
  University of Peradeniya
  The University of Peradeniya is a world renowned state university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission...
  
  , former Editor-in-Chief of the Sinhala Encyclopaedia
• Chandra Embuldeniya
  Chandra Embuldeniya
  Chandra Embuldeniya is the Vice Chancellor , Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka the first all entrepreneurial university in Sri Lanka.He is a graduate of University of Peradeniya in Mathematics and was educated at Nalanda College Colombo....
  
   - Vice Chancellor (Founder), Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka the first all entrepreneurial university in Sri Lanka (note: also listed in Captains Of Industry & Commerce)
• Kala Keerthi, Kalasuri, Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   S Pani Bharata - founder Dean of the Institute of Aesthetic Studies University of Kelaniya
  University of Kelaniya
  The University of Kelaniya is a state university of Sri Lanka. Situated just outside the municipal limits of Colombo, in the ancient and historic city of Kelaniya, the University has two major campuses, seven locations, six faculties and four institutions....
  
  
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Kasun Hewage - Assistant Professor in Project and Construction Management The University of British Columbia
  University of British Columbia
  The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
  
   - Okanagan, Canada
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Mahinda Vilathgamuwa - Associate Professor of School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University
  Nanyang Technological University
  Nanyang Technological University is one of the two largest public universities in Singapore with the biggest campus in Singapore and the world's largest engineering college. Its lush 200-hectare Yunnan Garden campus was the Youth Olympic Village of the world's first 2010 Summer Youth Olympics in...
  
   (NTU), Singapore
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Sarath S Kodithuwakku - Head of Department of Agricultural Economics & Business Management University of Peradeniya
  University of Peradeniya
  The University of Peradeniya is a world renowned state university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission...
  
  , Chairman Board of Study in Business Administration
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Janaka Wijayanayake - Head of Information Technology Center & Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial Management University of Kelaniya
  University of Kelaniya
  The University of Kelaniya is a state university of Sri Lanka. Situated just outside the municipal limits of Colombo, in the ancient and historic city of Kelaniya, the University has two major campuses, seven locations, six faculties and four institutions....
  
  
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Lakshman Galagedara - Senior Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering University of Peradeniya
  University of Peradeniya
  The University of Peradeniya is a world renowned state university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission...
  
  , Coordinator Crossing Boundaries project
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Uditha Gayashan Gunasekara - Senior Lecturer Drama Theater & Image Art Unit University of Kelaniya
  University of Kelaniya
  The University of Kelaniya is a state university of Sri Lanka. Situated just outside the municipal limits of Colombo, in the ancient and historic city of Kelaniya, the University has two major campuses, seven locations, six faculties and four institutions....
  
  
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Chandana Jayarathne
  Chandana Jayarathne
  Dr Chandana Jayarathne is a Sri Lankan Physicists specialising in Physics . He is a Senior Lecturer in Physics at University of Colombo Sri Lanka and also current President of Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka.He is a product of Nalanda College Colombo and a graduate of University of Colombo with a...
  
   - Senior Lecturer in Physics (Atmospheric & Lightning) University of Colombo
  University of Colombo
  The University of Colombo is a public research university located primarily in Colombo, Sri Lanka...
  
  , President of Institute of Physics
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Rohitha Batugahage - Senior Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture University of Peradeniya
  University of Peradeniya
  The University of Peradeniya is a world renowned state university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission...
  
  
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   M. P. Deeyamulla - Senior Lecturer in Chemistry and Director, Career Guidance Unit, University of Kelaniya
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Nimal Wijayarathna - Senior Lecturer Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Ruhuna
  University of Ruhuna
  The University of Ruhuna is a university in Matara, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1978 and is organized in seven faculties. The faculties of Engineering and Medicine are in Galle.-History:...
  
  
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Jehan Peiris - former Senior Lecturer Department of Electrical Engineering University of Moratuwa
  University of Moratuwa
  The University of Moratuwa, located on the banks of the Bolgoda Lake in Katubedda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, is a technological university in Sri Lanka. Apart from the academics including the undergraduate and postgraduate studies, university of Moratuwa presents a variety of social and cultural...
  
  
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Gayanga Weerasekera Ph.D
  Doctor of Philosophy
  Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
  
   - Senior Scientist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services headquartered in Druid Hills, unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, in Greater Atlanta...
  
   Department of Health and Human Services Atlanta, GA 30341, USA
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Nimal Punyasiri - Senior Research Officer, Industrial Technology Institute, Sweden
• Dr Neil Jayasuriya - Research Lecturer, Southern Clinical Division University of Queensland
  University of Queensland
  The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, is a public university located in state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in the nation...
  
   Australia, former Registrar and Senior Registrar, Colombo South Teaching Hospital
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Ryan Himansu Senaratne - Research Scientist, Ineos Bio Plant, Arkansas, USA
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Janak Wedagedera - Lecturer, Institute of Mathematics University of Warwick
  University of Warwick
  The University of Warwick is a public research university located in Coventry, United Kingdom...
  
   United Kingdom, former Senior Lecturer Mathematics University of Ruhuna
  University of Ruhuna
  The University of Ruhuna is a university in Matara, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1978 and is organized in seven faculties. The faculties of Engineering and Medicine are in Galle.-History:...
  
   Sri Lanka
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Sumedha Jayasena - Vice President, Therapeutic Development, SomaGenics, Santa Cruz, California, USA (note: also listed in Captains Of Industry & Commerce)
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Athula Sumathipala - Medical Consultant Bethlem and Maudsley Mental Health of National Health Service
  National Health Service
  The National Health Service is the shared name of three of the four publicly funded healthcare systems in the United Kingdom. They provide a comprehensive range of health services, the vast majority of which are free at the point of use to residents of the United Kingdom...
  
   United Kingdom, Former Director Bioethics Initiative Forum for Research and Development Sri Lanka
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Chandana Herath - School of Electrical Computer & Telecommunications Engineering University of Wollongong
  University of Wollongong
  The University of Wollongong is a public university located in the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, approximately 80 kilometres south of Sydney...
  
   Australia
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Kumudu S Munasinghe - Telecommunications Laboratory, School of Electrical and Information Engineering University of Sydney
  University of Sydney
  The University of Sydney is a public university located in Sydney, New South Wales. The main campus spreads across the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney CBD. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania...
  
   Australia
• Chandima de Silva - Head of Department of Statistics & Computer Science & Senior Lecturer University of Kelaniya
  University of Kelaniya
  The University of Kelaniya is a state university of Sri Lanka. Situated just outside the municipal limits of Colombo, in the ancient and historic city of Kelaniya, the University has two major campuses, seven locations, six faculties and four institutions....
  
  
• Eng
  Engineering
  Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
  
   Nihal Wanigathunga - former Head of Department of Textile & Clothing Technology, University of Moratuwa
  University of Moratuwa
  The University of Moratuwa, located on the banks of the Bolgoda Lake in Katubedda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, is a technological university in Sri Lanka. Apart from the academics including the undergraduate and postgraduate studies, university of Moratuwa presents a variety of social and cultural...
  
   Sri Lanka & former Chief Student Counciler of University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
• Eng
  Engineering
  Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
  
   Indu Erandaka Wittachchi - Lecturer, The Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Box Hill, Victoria. Australia
• Harsha Wijesinghe - Lecturer E-Business, Department of Information Science, University of Otago
  University of Otago
  The University of Otago in Dunedin is New Zealand's oldest university with over 22,000 students enrolled during 2010.The university has New Zealand's highest average research quality and in New Zealand is second only to the University of Auckland in the number of A rated academic researchers it...
  
  , New Zealand
• Chalinda Koshitha Beneragama - Lecturer, Department of Crop Science, University of Peradeniya
  University of Peradeniya
  The University of Peradeniya is a world renowned state university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission...
  
  , Kandy

Civil Servants

• Major General
  Major General
  Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
  
   Vajira Wijeyagunawardena - former Commissioner General of Prisons (note: - also listed in Officers in the Defence Services)
• Colonel
  Colonel
  Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
  
   (Retired) Prasanna Wickramasuriya
  Prasanna Wickramasuriya
  Colonel Prasanna Wickramasuriya RWP, WWV, RSP is one of the most decorated soldiers in the Sri Lankan military.Currently he hold the position of Chairman Airport and Aviation Services Limited Sri Lanka....
  
  , RWP
  Rana Wickrama Padakkama
  The Rana Wickrama Padakkama medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan military officers and other ranks as a reward for individual or allied acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord.-How medal awarded:It is ordained that the decoration shall be granted to all ranks of...
  
  , WWV
  Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya
  Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya Medal and Bar are the third highest Sri Lankan military decoration that is presented to officers and other ranks as a reward for individual acts of gallantry and conspicuous bravery which is of a military nature of a high order in the face of the enemy, carried out...
  
  , RSP
  Rana Sura Padakkama
  The Rana Sura Padakkama is a medal presented to members of all ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka for individual and/or associated acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord. The decoration is presented by the President of Sri Lanka...
  
   - Chairman Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka, former Special Operations Platoon Commander Sri Lanka Army (note: - also listed in Officers in the Defence Services)
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   H.Y Ranjith Perera
  Ranjith Perera
  Professor Hettige Yasasiri Ranjith Perera was the former Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka.He was a brilliant student at Nalanda College Colombo and graduated from University of Moratuwa with a B.Sc in Electrical Engineering.He later earned a Doctor of...
  
   - Director General, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, former Head of Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa
  University of Moratuwa
  The University of Moratuwa, located on the banks of the Bolgoda Lake in Katubedda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, is a technological university in Sri Lanka. Apart from the academics including the undergraduate and postgraduate studies, university of Moratuwa presents a variety of social and cultural...
  
   (note: - also listed in Academics)
• Sarath Kumara de Silva
  Sarath Kumara de Silva
  Sarath Kumara de Silva is the Chairman of State Engineering Corporation in Sri Lanka and Chairman of the Cey-Nor Foundation.He is one of Sri Lanka’s prominent civil engineers having a career span of 42 years...
  
   - Chairman State Engineering Corporation, former Chairman of State Development and Construction Corporation
• Professor
  Professor
  A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
  
   Abhaya Induruwa
  Abhaya Induruwa
  Professor Abhaya Induruwa is the Principal Lecturer and Program Director in the Department of Computing at Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK....
  
   - former Acting Chairman and Board Member of The Computer and Information Technology Council (CINTEC), Board Member Natural Resources Energy and Science Authority (NARESA) (note: - also listed in Academics)
• Saman Ediriweera
  Saman Ediriweera
  Saman Ediriweera was the former Chairman of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation. He was also the former Secretary, Ministry of Tertiary Education....
  
   - Engineering Consultant Ministry of Mass Media and Information, former Chairman and Board Member Rupavahini (TV) Corporation, former Secretary Ministry of Tertiary Education and Training, Secretary Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, former Director of Telecommunications
• Hemasiri Fernando
  Hemasiri Fernando
  Hemasiri Fernando is the current Vice President of Commonwealth Games Federation, Chairman of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka.He has been the former Secretary to the Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike, former Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom Ltd, former Chairman Airport and Aviation...
  
   - Vice President of Commonwealth Games Federation, Chairman National Olympic Council Committee, former Secretary to the Prime Minister, former Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom Ltd, former Chairman Airport and Aviation Authority
• M. J. Perera
  M. J. Perera
  Mapatunage James "M. J." Perera was a Sri Lankan civil servant where born on 03 February 1915 with nine members of Family in Udumulla, Padukka...
  
  , CCS
  Ceylon Civil Service
  The Ceylon Civil Service, popularly known by its acronym CCS, originated as the elite civil service of the Government of Ceylon under British colonial rule in 1833 and carried on after independence, until May 1, 1963 when it was abolished and the much larger Ceylon Administrative Service was...
  
   – former Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya
  University of Peradeniya
  The University of Peradeniya is a world renowned state university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission...
  
  , former Secretary Ministry of Education, first Ceylonese Director General of Radio Ceylon, founder Chairman of Rupavahini (TV) Corporation
• B.D Rampala
  B.D Rampala
  Bamunusinghearachchige Don Rampala, MBE was Chief Mechanical Engineer and later General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways. He was the first native Sri Lankan to hold the post of Chief Mechanical Engineer...
  
  , CCS
  Ceylon Civil Service
  The Ceylon Civil Service, popularly known by its acronym CCS, originated as the elite civil service of the Government of Ceylon under British colonial rule in 1833 and carried on after independence, until May 1, 1963 when it was abolished and the much larger Ceylon Administrative Service was...
  
  , MBE
  Order of the British Empire
  The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
  
   - former General Manager of the then Ceylon Government Railway (present Sri Lanka Government Railway), first Ceylonese Chief Mechanical Engineer of Ceylon Government Railway
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Irwin Jayasuriya - former Chairman of the Ceylon Transport Board
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   P. Amarasinghe - former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, former Chairman of People's Bank (note: - also listed in Captains Of Industry & Commerce)
• Ramal Siriwardane - former Chairman Central Transport Board
• K.H.S. Gunathilake - former Chairman Galoya Board, former Director General Mahaweli Authority
• Ridgeway Thilakeratne, CCS
  Ceylon Civil Service
  The Ceylon Civil Service, popularly known by its acronym CCS, originated as the elite civil service of the Government of Ceylon under British colonial rule in 1833 and carried on after independence, until May 1, 1963 when it was abolished and the much larger Ceylon Administrative Service was...
  
   - former Government Agent of Pollonnaruwa, Hambanthota, Ratnapura Districts and Permanent Secretary
  Permanent Secretary
  The Permanent secretary, in most departments officially titled the permanent under-secretary of state , is the most senior civil servant of a British Government ministry, charged with running the department on a day-to-day basis...
  
   to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, former Director General of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation
  Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation
  The Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation came into existence on January 5, 1967 when Radio Ceylon became a public corporation. Dudley Senanayake who was the Prime Minister of Ceylon in 1967 ceremonially opened the newly established Ceylon Broadcasting Corporation along with Minister Ranasinghe...
  
  
• Douglus Umagaliya, CCS
  Ceylon Civil Service
  The Ceylon Civil Service, popularly known by its acronym CCS, originated as the elite civil service of the Government of Ceylon under British colonial rule in 1833 and carried on after independence, until May 1, 1963 when it was abolished and the much larger Ceylon Administrative Service was...
  
   - former Government Agent Colombo
• Hon
  The Honourable
  The prefix The Honourable or The Honorable is a style used before the names of certain classes of persons. It is considered an honorific styling.-International diplomacy:...
  
  . Judge
  Judge
  A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
  
   Visty.C.Gunathilake
  Visty.C.Gunathilake
  Visty.C.Gunathilake PC was Sri Lanka's Solicitor General from 1977 to 1981.He received his education at Nalanda College Colombo.-References:* Attorney Generals Department Sri Lanka...
  
  , PC
  President's Counsel (Sri Lanka)
  President's Counsel is a professional rank, as their status is conferred by the president, recognised by the courts and wear silk gowns of a special design...
  
   - former Solicitor General Attorney Generals Department (note:- also listed in Lawyers & Judges)
• Hon
  The Honourable
  The prefix The Honourable or The Honorable is a style used before the names of certain classes of persons. It is considered an honorific styling.-International diplomacy:...
  
  . Judge
  Judge
  A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
  
   Upawansa Yapa
  Upawansa Yapa
  Upawansa Yapa PC entered the University of Ceylon, Peradeniya in 1960 and obtained Bachelor of Arts degree.In 1965, he joined the Ceylon Law College and was admitted as an advocate of Your Lordship's Court in February, 1969....
  
  , PC
  President's Counsel (Sri Lanka)
  President's Counsel is a professional rank, as their status is conferred by the president, recognised by the courts and wear silk gowns of a special design...
  
   - former Solicitor General Attorney Generals Department (note:- also listed in Lawyers & Judges)
• S.D.C Samaratunga, CCS
  Ceylon Civil Service
  The Ceylon Civil Service, popularly known by its acronym CCS, originated as the elite civil service of the Government of Ceylon under British colonial rule in 1833 and carried on after independence, until May 1, 1963 when it was abolished and the much larger Ceylon Administrative Service was...
  
   - former Chairman Lotteries Board, former Government Agent Kalutara
• Major General
  Major General
  Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
  
   Ananda Weerasekara
  Ananda Weerasekara
  Major General Ananda Weerasekara was the Commanding Officer of the North Central Province.Ananda was educated at Nalanda College Colombo. While at school he Captained Nalanda soccer team with distinction and was the Goal-Keeper...
  
   - former Vice Chairman Airport & Aviation Services, former Director of Rehabilitation Services (note: - also listed in Officers in the Defence Services & Prelates)
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Nandadeva Wijesekara - former Commissioner of Official Languages, Eminent Authority of Art (note:- also listed in Ambassadors and High Commissioners)

Sri Lankan Army

Sri Lankan Army

The Sri Lanka Army is the oldest and largest of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces and is responsible for land-based military and humanitarian operations. Established as the Ceylon Army in 1949, it was renamed when Sri Lanka became a republic in 1972...

• Major General
  Major General
  Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
  
   Milinda Peiris
  Milinda Peiris
  Major General Milinda Peiris, RWP, RSP, USP, ndc, psc, is a Sri Lankan Army officer who commanded the 5th Regiment of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps with distinction....
  
  , RWP
  Rana Wickrama Padakkama
  The Rana Wickrama Padakkama medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan military officers and other ranks as a reward for individual or allied acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord.-How medal awarded:It is ordained that the decoration shall be granted to all ranks of...
  
  , RSP
  Rana Sura Padakkama
  The Rana Sura Padakkama is a medal presented to members of all ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka for individual and/or associated acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord. The decoration is presented by the President of Sri Lanka...
  
  , psc - Vice Chancellor / Commandant of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
  General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
  General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University located at Kandawala, Ratmalana, Colombo, is a joint services academy where cadets of the three wings Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force are trained before they go for their pre-commission training to their academies...
  
   (KDU), Director Armour / Commander Armoured Brigade, Military Attaché for Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington USA, former commanding officer officer cadet wing of the Sri Lanka Military Academy at Diyatalawa, recipient of the Legion of Merit
  Legion of Merit
  The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
  
   (LOM) Commander Degree of United States armed forces
  United States armed forces
  The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.The United States has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military...
  
  
• Major General
  Major General
  Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
  
   Ubaya Madawela
  Ubaya Madawela
  Major General Ubaya Medawela, USP, psc, is a Sri Lankan Army's Military Spokesman.He joined army in 1981 and was commissioned on 18 July 1982 as a 2nd Lieutenant and was posted to Sri Lanka Armoured Corps...
  
   USP
  Uttama Seva Padakkama
  The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Sri Lankan military for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess...
  
   - Military Spokesman and Director, Directorate of Media, Chief Signal Officer and Colonel Commandant of the Army Medical Corps
• Major General
  Major General
  Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
  
   Samantha Sooriyabandara
  Samantha Sooriyabandara
  Major General Samantha Sooriyabandara RSP, USP is the Defence Attache in the Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington D.C and formerly of Commando Regiment strike division in Jaffna and General Officer Commanding of 53 Division ....
  
  , USP
  Uttama Seva Padakkama
  The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Sri Lankan military for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess...
  
   - Defence Attache in the Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington D.C, formerly of Commando Regiment and General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 53 Division
• Major General
  Major General
  Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
  
   Sharman Kulathunga, RSP
  Rana Sura Padakkama
  The Rana Sura Padakkama is a medal presented to members of all ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka for individual and/or associated acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord. The decoration is presented by the President of Sri Lanka...
  
  , USP
  Uttama Seva Padakkama
  The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Sri Lankan military for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess...
  
  , ndc
  National Defence College, India
  The National Defence College of India, located in New Delhi, is an institution of higher learning of the defence forces of India. The institution was inaugurated on 27 April 1960 and is the only military institution in the country that imparts knowledge on all aspects of national security and...
  
  , psc - former Chief of Staff Sri Lanka Army
• Major General
  Major General
  Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
  
   Ananda Weerasekara
  Ananda Weerasekara
  Major General Ananda Weerasekara was the Commanding Officer of the North Central Province.Ananda was educated at Nalanda College Colombo. While at school he Captained Nalanda soccer team with distinction and was the Goal-Keeper...
  
   - former coordinating Officer of the North Central Province (note: - also listed in Prelates / Civil Servants)
• Major General
  Major General
  Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
  
   Vajira Wijeyagunawardena - former Officer, Sri Lanka Army (note: - also listed in Civil Servants)
• Major General
  Major General
  Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
  
   Janaka Walgama
  Janaka Walgama
  Major General Janaka Walgama RSP, USP, psc is the Director General Operations at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff. He was the General Officer Commanding 51 Division in Jaffna and Director General of Defence Intelligence also at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff earlier.During the war...
  
   RSP
  Rana Sura Padakkama
  The Rana Sura Padakkama is a medal presented to members of all ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka for individual and/or associated acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord. The decoration is presented by the President of Sri Lanka...
  
  , USP
  Uttama Seva Padakkama
  The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Sri Lankan military for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess...
  
  , psc - General Officer Commanding 51 Division in Jaffna, former General Officer Commanding 65 Division in Thunukkai(Kilinochchi),former General Officer Commanding 22 Division in Trincomalee, former Commandant of the Sri Lanka Military Academy at Diyatalawa and former Colonel Military Secretary at Army HQ Director General Defence Intelligence
• Major General
  Major General
  Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
  
   Amal Karunasekara
  Amal Karunasekara
  Major General Amal Karunasekara RSP, USP, psc is the Commander of 53 Division and Director Military Intelligence and Infantry of the Sri Lanka Army.Major General Amal is a product of Nalanda College Colombo...
  
   - Director Military Intelligence and Infantry, former Commandant of Peacekeeping mission in Haiti
• Major General
  Major General
  Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
  
   Jaliya Nammuni - former Brigade Commander, Sri Lanka Army
• Brigadier
  Brigadier
  Brigadier is a senior military rank, the meaning of which is somewhat different in different military services. The brigadier rank is generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general....
  
   Muditha Wijerathna - Commander of the Central Province
• Brigadier
  Brigadier
  Brigadier is a senior military rank, the meaning of which is somewhat different in different military services. The brigadier rank is generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general....
  
   Ruwan Kulatunga RSP
  Rana Sura Padakkama
  The Rana Sura Padakkama is a medal presented to members of all ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka for individual and/or associated acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord. The decoration is presented by the President of Sri Lanka...
  
  , psc - Commander of the Security Forces in Jaffna
  Jaffna
  Jaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna district located on a peninsula of the same name. Jaffna is approximately six miles away from Kandarodai which served as a famous emporium in the Jaffna peninsula from classical...
  
   Town, former Military Assistant to the Army Commander
• Brigadier
  Brigadier
  Brigadier is a senior military rank, the meaning of which is somewhat different in different military services. The brigadier rank is generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general....
  
   Donald Hewagama - former Judge Advocate General to the armed forces.(Army navy and Air force)
• Brigadier
  Brigadier
  Brigadier is a senior military rank, the meaning of which is somewhat different in different military services. The brigadier rank is generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general....
  
   Madura Wijewickrema - former Officer Sri Lanka Army
• Colonel
  Colonel
  Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
  
   D.S Weeraman - Center Commandant of Engineers Regiment Sri Lanka Army
• Colonel
  Colonel
  Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
  
   (Retired) Prasanna Wickramasuriya
  Prasanna Wickramasuriya
  Colonel Prasanna Wickramasuriya RWP, WWV, RSP is one of the most decorated soldiers in the Sri Lankan military.Currently he hold the position of Chairman Airport and Aviation Services Limited Sri Lanka....
  
  , RWP
  Rana Wickrama Padakkama
  The Rana Wickrama Padakkama medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan military officers and other ranks as a reward for individual or allied acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord.-How medal awarded:It is ordained that the decoration shall be granted to all ranks of...
  
  , WWV
  Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya
  Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya Medal and Bar are the third highest Sri Lankan military decoration that is presented to officers and other ranks as a reward for individual acts of gallantry and conspicuous bravery which is of a military nature of a high order in the face of the enemy, carried out...
  
  , RSP
  Rana Sura Padakkama
  The Rana Sura Padakkama is a medal presented to members of all ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka for individual and/or associated acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord. The decoration is presented by the President of Sri Lanka...
  
   - former Special Operations Platoon Commander, Chairman Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka (note: - also listed in Senior Civil Servants and Heads of Government Departments)
• Colonel
  Colonel
  Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
  
   Gamini Fernando - former commanding officer, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment 1995/01/06
• Lieutenant Colonel
  Lieutenant colonel
  Lieutenant colonel is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine forces and some air forces of the world, typically ranking above a major and below a colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence...
  
   Darshana Prasad Edirisinghe psc - Commander Training, Army Training School, Maduruoya
• Lieutenant Colonel
  Lieutenant colonel
  Lieutenant colonel is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine forces and some air forces of the world, typically ranking above a major and below a colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence...
  
   Chandana Weerakoon - brigade commander overseeing the resettlement in Vakarai

Sri Lankan Navy

Sri Lankan Navy

-The Beginning and World War II:In January 1938 the Ceylon Naval Volunteer Force was created with Commander W.G. Beauchamp as Commanding Officer under ordinance No I of 1937. On 31 August 1939 at the out set of World War II, the CNVF was mobilized for war duties...

• Rear Admiral
  Rear Admiral
  Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "flag officers" or "flag ranks"...
  
   Sarath Ratnakeerthi
  Sarath Ratnakeerthi
  Rear Admiral Sarath Ratnakeerthi USP, ndc, psc was Sri Lanka Navy's former Chief of Staff.After completing his education at Nalanda College Colombo, he joined Lanka Navy as a cadet officer on 1 August 1971....
  
  , USP
  Uttama Seva Padakkama
  The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Sri Lankan military for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess...
  
  , ndc
  National Defence College, India
  The National Defence College of India, located in New Delhi, is an institution of higher learning of the defence forces of India. The institution was inaugurated on 27 April 1960 and is the only military institution in the country that imparts knowledge on all aspects of national security and...
  
  , psc  - former Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy [holds the unique distinction of serving as the Area Commander of all five Naval Commands of the Sri Lanka Navy]
• Rear Admiral
  Rear Admiral
  Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "flag officers" or "flag ranks"...
  
   H.R. Amaraweera - former Commander of Western & Southern Naval Area of Sri Lanka Navy
• Rear Admiral
  Rear Admiral
  Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "flag officers" or "flag ranks"...
  
   Justin Jayasuriya - former Commander Eastern Naval Command
• Commodore
  Commodore (rank)
  Commodore is a military rank used in many navies that is superior to a navy captain, but below a rear admiral. Non-English-speaking nations often use the rank of flotilla admiral or counter admiral as an equivalent .It is often regarded as a one-star rank with a NATO code of OF-6, but is not always...
  
   Dhammika Samarawickrama - Commander Southern Naval Area of Sri Lanka Navy, Graduate of Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Honolulu, Hawaii
• Commodore
  Commodore (rank)
  Commodore is a military rank used in many navies that is superior to a navy captain, but below a rear admiral. Non-English-speaking nations often use the rank of flotilla admiral or counter admiral as an equivalent .It is often regarded as a one-star rank with a NATO code of OF-6, but is not always...
  
   Navan Tennakoon - Commanding Officer Sri Lanka Navy Tissa - Trincomalee
• Commander
  Commander
  Commander is a naval rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service. Commander is also used as a rank or title in some organizations outside of the armed forces, particularly in police and law enforcement.-Commander as a naval...
  
   Asanga Lankathilake, RWP
  Rana Wickrama Padakkama
  The Rana Wickrama Padakkama medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan military officers and other ranks as a reward for individual or allied acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord.-How medal awarded:It is ordained that the decoration shall be granted to all ranks of...
  
  - recipient of the Rana Wickrama Padakkama
  Rana Wickrama Padakkama
  The Rana Wickrama Padakkama medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan military officers and other ranks as a reward for individual or allied acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord.-How medal awarded:It is ordained that the decoration shall be granted to all ranks of...
  
  

Sri Lanka Air Force

• Air Vice Marshal Prashantha De Silva
  Prashantha De Silva
  Air Vice Marshal Prashantha De Silva, USP, psc, SLAF was the former Director Inspection and Safety, and also former director of Aeronautical Engineering Sri Lanka Air Force....
  
  , USP
  Uttama Seva Padakkama
  The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Sri Lankan military for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess...
  
  , M.Sc (Def and Start Studies), psc - Director Inspection and Safety, Sri Lanka Air Force
• Air Vice Marshal EPB Liyanage - Director Investigation and Safety,AFHQ Cbo
• Air Vice Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, RWP
  Rana Wickrama Padakkama
  The Rana Wickrama Padakkama medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan military officers and other ranks as a reward for individual or allied acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord.-How medal awarded:It is ordained that the decoration shall be granted to all ranks of...
  
  , RSP
  Rana Sura Padakkama
  The Rana Sura Padakkama is a medal presented to members of all ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka for individual and/or associated acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord. The decoration is presented by the President of Sri Lanka...
  
  , USP
  Uttama Seva Padakkama
  The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Sri Lankan military for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess...
  
  , M Phil (Def & Start Stu), MSc
  MSC
  - Computers:* Mario Strikers Charged* Microsoft Common Console Document, file for the Microsoft Management Console* Microelectronics Support Centre* Microsoft Corporation* MIDI Show Control* Message Sequence Chart...
  
   (Def Stu) in Mgt, ndc
  National Defence College, India
  The National Defence College of India, located in New Delhi, is an institution of higher learning of the defence forces of India. The institution was inaugurated on 27 April 1960 and is the only military institution in the country that imparts knowledge on all aspects of national security and...
  
  , psc - Director Air Operations Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters, Colombo
• Air Vice Marshal Kapila Jayampathi, WWV
  Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya
  Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya Medal and Bar are the third highest Sri Lankan military decoration that is presented to officers and other ranks as a reward for individual acts of gallantry and conspicuous bravery which is of a military nature of a high order in the face of the enemy, carried out...
  
  , RWP
  Rana Wickrama Padakkama
  The Rana Wickrama Padakkama medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan military officers and other ranks as a reward for individual or allied acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord.-How medal awarded:It is ordained that the decoration shall be granted to all ranks of...
  
  , RSP
  Rana Sura Padakkama
  The Rana Sura Padakkama is a medal presented to members of all ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka for individual and/or associated acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord. The decoration is presented by the President of Sri Lanka...
  
   & two bars,qhi, M.Sc (IR) - Defence Attache to Pakistan, former Base Commander Sri Lanka Air Force Katunayake, currently Base Commander,Sri Lanka Air Force,China Bay
• Air Vice Marshal PDJ Kumarasiri, MAIAA, AMRACS , psc - Director Aeronautical Engineering/CQAO, AFHQ Cbo
• Air Commodore
  Air Commodore
  Air commodore is an air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force...
  
   KDU Chandrathilake - Deputy Director General Engineering, AFHQ Cbo
• Air Commodore
  Air Commodore
  Air commodore is an air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force...
  
   CP Welikala - AFHQ Colombo
• Air Commodore
  Air Commodore
  Air commodore is an air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force...
  
   DL Sumangala DIAS - BASE Commander, SLAF Base Minneriya
• Air Commodore
  Air Commodore
  Air commodore is an air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force...
  
   Buddhi Siriwardana - former Base Commander Sri Lanka Air Force Katunayake, Retired
• Group Captain
  Group Captain
  Group captain is a senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above wing commander and immediately below air commodore...
  
   Jagath C Ranasinghe - AIR SECRETARY, AFHQ Colombo
• Group Captain
  Group Captain
  Group captain is a senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above wing commander and immediately below air commodore...
  
   Janak P Wanigathunge - Commanding Officer, E&T Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake
• Group Captain
  Group Captain
  Group captain is a senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above wing commander and immediately below air commodore...
  
   G Ajith Samaraweera - Retired
• Group Captain
  Group Captain
  Group captain is a senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above wing commander and immediately below air commodore...
  
   WLMJP Rodrigo 2000/10/23
• Wing Commander
  Wing Commander (rank)
  Wing commander is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries...
  
   D Kapila Wanigasooriya - Commanding Officer, No 07 Sqn, SLAF Base Minnneriya
• Wing Commander
  Wing Commander (rank)
  Wing commander is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries...
  
   PMC Priyadarshana Dias - Commanding Officer Regiment Wing, SLAF, Rathmalana
• Wing Commander
  Wing Commander (rank)
  Wing commander is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries...
  
   TM Prakash Gunasekara - Commanding Officer, No 01 FTW, SLAF Base Anuradhapura
• Wing Commander
  Wing Commander (rank)
  Wing commander is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries...
  
   Varuna C Senaratne - Commanding Officer, 02 Sqn, SLAF Base Ratmalana

Sri Lanka Police

• Asoka Wijethilake - Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Western Province - Senior DIG, former Director Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
• Sisira Mendis - Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Head of Anti Narcotics Division and Anti Corruption Unit, former Director Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
• Thilakasiri Wijegunewardane - Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Director of Police Technical Branches
• Sumith Edirisinghe - Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) - Panadura Division, Chairman of Sri Lanka Hockey Federation
• Chandra Mendis - former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)
• Mithra Siriwardena - former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)
• Sumith Liyanage - former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), former Olympian
  Olympic Games
  The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
  
   Boxer
• L.A. Perera - Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) - Director of Police Election Secretariat & Sports
• Deshabandu Tennakoon - Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nugegoda Division
• Senarath Sandungahawatte - Superintendent of Police (SP)

Ambassadors and High Commissioners

• His Excellency
  Excellency
  Excellency is an honorific style given to certain members of an organization or state.Usually, people styled "Excellency" are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, aristocracy, and military, and others holding equivalent rank .It is...
  
   Jaliya Wickramasuriya
  Jaliya Wickramasuriya
  Jaliya Wickramasuriya is a Sri Lankan businessman who currently serves as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the United States and Mexico. He has served as Ambassador since July 28, 2008...
  
   - Sri Lankan Ambassador
  Ambassador
  An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
  
   in Washington D.C. United States of America
• His Excellency
  Excellency
  Excellency is an honorific style given to certain members of an organization or state.Usually, people styled "Excellency" are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, aristocracy, and military, and others holding equivalent rank .It is...
  
   Udayanga Weeratunga
  Udayanga Weeratunga
  Udayanga Weeratunga is a Sri Lankan businessman who is the current Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation...
  
   - Sri Lankan Ambassador
  Ambassador
  An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
  
   to Russian Federation.
• His Excellency
  Excellency
  Excellency is an honorific style given to certain members of an organization or state.Usually, people styled "Excellency" are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, aristocracy, and military, and others holding equivalent rank .It is...
  
    Dr Dharmasena Attygalle
  Dharmasena Attygalle
  Dr Dharmasena Attygalle was a MP in Sri Lanka's parliament from 1972 to 1983.He was Deputy Minister of Health and Minister of Indigenous Medicine representing the Kesbewa seat....
  
   - former High Commissioner
  High Commissioner
  High Commissioner is the title of various high-ranking, special executive positions held by a commission of appointment.The English term is also used to render various equivalent titles in other languages.-Bilateral diplomacy:...
  
   for Sri Lanka in Pakistan
  Pakistan
  Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
  
   (note: - also listed in Politicians)
• His Excellency
  Excellency
  Excellency is an honorific style given to certain members of an organization or state.Usually, people styled "Excellency" are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, aristocracy, and military, and others holding equivalent rank .It is...
  
   Rupa Karunathilake
  Rupa Karunathilake
  Rupa Karunathilake was a former Cabinet Minister and ex Member of Parliament representing Bentara-Elpitiya electorate, in Galle District. He was also the former Sri Lanka Ambassador to the Netherlands...
  
   - former Ambassador
  Ambassador
  An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
  
   for Sri Lanka in The Netherlands
  Netherlands
  The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
  
   (note: - also listed in Politicians)
• His Excellency
  Excellency
  Excellency is an honorific style given to certain members of an organization or state.Usually, people styled "Excellency" are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, aristocracy, and military, and others holding equivalent rank .It is...
  
   Asoka Weerasinghe
  Asoka Weerasinghe
  Asoka Weerasinghe was former Deputy High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Canada.He is also well known Sri Lankan born activist in Canada and was educated at Nalanda College Colombo, Sri Lanka....
  
   - former Deputy High Commissioner
  High Commissioner
  High Commissioner is the title of various high-ranking, special executive positions held by a commission of appointment.The English term is also used to render various equivalent titles in other languages.-Bilateral diplomacy:...
  
   for Sri Lanka in Canada (note: - also listed in Artists)
• His Excellency
  Excellency
  Excellency is an honorific style given to certain members of an organization or state.Usually, people styled "Excellency" are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, aristocracy, and military, and others holding equivalent rank .It is...
  
    C.D.S. Siriwardene, PC
  President's Counsel (Sri Lanka)
  President's Counsel is a professional rank, as their status is conferred by the president, recognised by the courts and wear silk gowns of a special design...
  
   - former Sri Lanka Representative in Russia (note: - also listed in Lawyers & Judges)
• His Excellency
  Excellency
  Excellency is an honorific style given to certain members of an organization or state.Usually, people styled "Excellency" are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, aristocracy, and military, and others holding equivalent rank .It is...
  
   Siri Perera
  Siri Perera
  Siri Perera QC a Buddhist leader who was one time the President of the Colombo YMBA.He was also a former Sri Lanka High Commissioner to India.He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo.-References:* By Rajah Kuruppu - Vice President Colombo YMBA...
  
  , PC
  President's Counsel (Sri Lanka)
  President's Counsel is a professional rank, as their status is conferred by the president, recognised by the courts and wear silk gowns of a special design...
  
   - former High Commissioner to India (note: - also listed in Lawyers & Judges)
• His Excellency
  Excellency
  Excellency is an honorific style given to certain members of an organization or state.Usually, people styled "Excellency" are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, aristocracy, and military, and others holding equivalent rank .It is...
  
   H.L. de Silva
  H.L. de Silva
  Herman Leonard de Silva PC is a Sri Lankan lawyer and diplomat. He entered the Faculty of Law at the University of Ceylon in Peradeniya in 1948. In 1953 he was admitted to the Bar....
  
  , PC
  President's Counsel (Sri Lanka)
  President's Counsel is a professional rank, as their status is conferred by the president, recognised by the courts and wear silk gowns of a special design...
  
   - former Ambassador / Permanent Representative to United Nations (New York) (note: - also listed in Lawyers & Judges)
• His Excellency
  Excellency
  Excellency is an honorific style given to certain members of an organization or state.Usually, people styled "Excellency" are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, aristocracy, and military, and others holding equivalent rank .It is...
  
   Dr
  Physician
  A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
  
   Nandadeva Wijesekara - former Ambassador to Burma (Myanmar) (note: - also listed in Civil Servants)

Lawyers & Judges

• Visty.C.Gunathilake
  Visty.C.Gunathilake
  Visty.C.Gunathilake PC was Sri Lanka's Solicitor General from 1977 to 1981.He received his education at Nalanda College Colombo.-References:* Attorney Generals Department Sri Lanka...
  
  , PC
  President's Counsel (Sri Lanka)
  President's Counsel is a professional rank, as their status is conferred by the president, recognised by the courts and wear silk gowns of a special design...
  
   - former Solicitor General, Attorney Generals Department (note:- also listed in Civil Servants)
• Upawansa Yapa
  Upawansa Yapa
  Upawansa Yapa PC entered the University of Ceylon, Peradeniya in 1960 and obtained Bachelor of Arts degree.In 1965, he joined the Ceylon Law College and was admitted as an advocate of Your Lordship's Court in February, 1969....
  
  , PC
  President's Counsel (Sri Lanka)
  President's Counsel is a professional rank, as their status is conferred by the president, recognised by the courts and wear silk gowns of a special design...
  
   - former Solicitor General, Attorney Generals Department (note:- also listed in Civil Servants)
• Siri Perera
  Siri Perera
  Siri Perera QC a Buddhist leader who was one time the President of the Colombo YMBA.He was also a former Sri Lanka High Commissioner to India.He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo.-References:* By Rajah Kuruppu - Vice President Colombo YMBA...
  
  , QC
  Queen's Counsel
  Queen's Counsel , known as King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign, are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of Her [or His] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law...
  
   (note: also listed in Poets, Novelists & Academic Writers / Ambassadors and High Commissioners)
• T.B. Dissanayake
  T.B. Dissanayake
  Tikiri Banda Dissanayake PC entered the University of Colombo and obtained a BA degree from the London University in 1930 having read Latin, Sinhala, History and Philosophy. He attended Dharmaraja College and Nalanda College....
  
  , PC
  President's Counsel (Sri Lanka)
  President's Counsel is a professional rank, as their status is conferred by the president, recognised by the courts and wear silk gowns of a special design...
  
   - former Commissioner of Assize
• C.D.S. Siriwardene, PC
  President's Counsel (Sri Lanka)
  President's Counsel is a professional rank, as their status is conferred by the president, recognised by the courts and wear silk gowns of a special design...
  
   - former Sri Lanka Representative in Russia (note: - also listed in Ambassadors and High Commissioners)
• H.L. de Silva
  H.L. de Silva
  Herman Leonard de Silva PC is a Sri Lankan lawyer and diplomat. He entered the Faculty of Law at the University of Ceylon in Peradeniya in 1948. In 1953 he was admitted to the Bar....
  
  , PC
  President's Counsel (Sri Lanka)
  President's Counsel is a professional rank, as their status is conferred by the president, recognised by the courts and wear silk gowns of a special design...
  
   - former Ambassador / Permanent Representative to United Nations (New York) (note: - also listed in Ambassadors and High Commissioners)
• Sobitha Rajakaruna - Senior State Counsel, Attorney General Department
• Rangajeeva Wimalasena - Additional District Judge / Magistrate
• Sumagga Hewagama - Attorney-at-Law /Corporate Lawyer/Company CEO

Captains Of Industry & Commerce

• Eastman Narangoda
  Eastman Narangoda
  Eastman Narangoda is the current Chairman of Seylan Bank of Sri Lanka.After receiving his education from Nalanda College Colombo, he entered University of Ceylon, Peradeniya. He excelled in sports at Nalanda being a fine cricketer representing First XI....
  
   - Chairman Seylan Bank, former CEO & General Manager of National Savings Bank
• Thilanga Sumathipala
  Thilanga Sumathipala
  Uduwatuwage Janapriya Thilanga Sumathipala MP is a Member of Parliament representing the Colombo District....
  
   – Chairman Sumathi Group of Companies (note: also listed in Politicians)
• A.S.P Liyanage
  A.S.P Liyanage
  Panagoda Don Prince Solomon Anura Liyanage is a Sri Lankan business magnate, the chairman and managing director of the ASP Group, a private real estate group established in 1989...
  
   - Chairman ASP Group of Companies
• Niral Kadawathaarachchi - Chairman Freight Links International
• Jagath Ramanayake - Chairman Rama DBK Ltd Japan, Managing Director Ramanayake Automobiles Sri Lanka
• A B Lalith De Silva - Chairman Asian International Hotel School, Executive Director Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation, , media advisor to Minister of Foreign Affairs (note: - also listed in Artists)
• Major
  Major
  Major is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
  
   (Retired) Vijitha Welikala - Chairman Wild Holidays Ltd, ex-commando of the first batch of commandos in Sri Lanka
• Okanda Silva - Chairman Okanda Group of Companies
• Namal De Silva - President & CEO BLSD, Inc. San Diego, California USA
• Hemal Dhanushka - Chairman of The Fabric Selection Ltd, Sri Lanka
• Lal Fonseka - Chairman & founder of Kaizen Productivity Ltd
• Kassapa Mahendra de Silva - Chairman / Managing Director Sign-Tech Advertising Services, Colombo 3, former District Governor Lions Club
• Palitha Mathew - Chairman & Managing Director of Palitha Mathew & Company, former President of Colombo Law Society
• Yoga Perera - Chairman / Managing Director Autoland Pepiliyana, Board Director Airport and Aviation Services Ltd (note:- also listed Sportsmen and Sports Administrators)
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   P. Amarasinghe - former Chairman of People's Bank , former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank (note: - also listed in Civil Servants)
• Chandima Weerakkody
  Chandima Weerakkody
  Chandima Weerakkody MP is a Member of Parliament representing the Galle District.He is also the Deputy Speaker of current parliament in Sri Lanka.He is a Lawyer by profession & was educated at Nalanda College Colombo.-References:...
  
   - former Chairman State Mortgage and Investment Bank (note: also listed in Politicians)
• Vivendra Lintotawela - former Chairman John Keells Holdings Limited
• Felix R de Zoysa
  Felix R de Zoysa
  Felix R de Zoysa is the founding Chairman of Stafford Motor Company, Stafford International School and Atlas Hall in Sri Lanka. De Zoysa was the head of Auto & General Agencies who held the distributorship of Honda motor vehicles in Sri Lanka in 1960s. After the incorporation of both companies,...
  
   – founding Chairman of Stafford Motor Ltd, Stafford International School & Atlas Hall, Well known philanthropist
• Upali Jayasingha - Founder, Chairman & Managing Director Abacus Computer Institute
• Eng
  Engineering
  Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
  
   Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Sarath Abayawardana - CEO / Director of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka
  National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka
  The National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka was established in 1998 as the successor to the Natural Resources Energy & Science Authority of Sri Lanka established in 1981 and the National Science Council set up in 1968.-About:The National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka was established in 1998 ...
  
  
• Chintaka Deraniyagala - CEO Tradlanka International USA, Vice Chairman Sri Lanka America Business Council
• Rusiru Manjula Gunasena
• Susantha Sisilchandra - CEO Ceyhinz Link International,Inc Texas USA, Chairman RIOCOCO Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
• Channa D Samarasena - CEO, GMAC Real Estate C & H Realty, Ventura CA USA
• Chandima Cooray - CEO Sabre Technologies (Pvt) Ltd & Director TradeCard Services (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
• M. Wickramasinghe - CEO & General Manager of People's Bank
• Mangala Yapa - CEO / Managing Director Colombo Dockyard PLC
• A.F.M.Ikram - CEO & Managing Director Emerald International Pvt Ltd
• Lieutenant Colonel
  Lieutenant colonel
  Lieutenant colonel is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine forces and some air forces of the world, typically ranking above a major and below a colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence...
  
   (Retired) Deepal Subasinghe RSP
  Rana Sura Padakkama
  The Rana Sura Padakkama is a medal presented to members of all ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka for individual and/or associated acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord. The decoration is presented by the President of Sri Lanka...
  
  , USP
  Uttama Seva Padakkama
  The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Sri Lankan military for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess...
  
   - CEO & Managing Director Delvon Computers
• Ravindra Silva - CEO & Managing Director Studio Ravi, Mount Lavinia
• Madura Gamanayake - CEO & Managing Director Perfect Business Solution Services, Sri Lanka
• Nandadeva Perera - Managing Director Vogue Jewellers Ltd, Managing Director SIPCOM-1 Ltd, former Captain Indian University of Madras
  University of Madras
  The University of Madras is a public research university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the three oldest universities in India...
  
   Cricket Team
• Thusitha Ranasinghe - Managing Director Maximus (Pvt) Ltd (World Challenge 2006 Winner for Elephant Paper)
• Sri Lanka Sikhamani Manik Rodrigo - Managing Director Barberyn Reef Ayurveda Resort Beruwala & Weligama
• Mahinda Athulathmudali - Managing Director Southeast Asia Waquis International USA
• Manjula Kulatunga - Managing Director Australian Migration Consultants Melbourne, Australia
• Parakrama (Praki) Perera - Managing Director, Sparklink Travels, Sri Lanka
• Prasanna Amarabandu - Managing Director, Salasima Ltd, Sri Lanka
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Saman Dharmatilleke - President of Innovative Nano Systems, Singapore. inventor of Premium Auto Focus Full 3D Video Still Capture camera module
• Chandra Embuldeniya
  Chandra Embuldeniya
  Chandra Embuldeniya is the Vice Chancellor , Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka the first all entrepreneurial university in Sri Lanka.He is a graduate of University of Peradeniya in Mathematics and was educated at Nalanda College Colombo....
  
   - President, National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka; President, BIMSTEC Chamber of Commerce and Industry; President, Business Council for Sustainable Development Sri Lanka; CEO Informatics Group of Companies (note: also listed in Senior Academics)
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Sumedha Jayasena - Vice President, Therapeutic Development, SomaGenics, Santa Cruz, California, USA (note: also listed in Academics)
• Niran Mahawatte - Vice President (Head of Treasury) of National Development Bank
• Janaka Perera - Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Pearce Plastics, Pasadena, California USA
• Dhammika Kalapuge - former Vice President Marketing DFCC Bank Sri Lanka, Director SIPCOM-1 Pvt Ltd, Reputed Inspirational Management Trainer
• Nihal Abesekara - former Vice President Sri Lanka Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industries
• Dr Vinya Ariyaratne
  Vinya Ariyaratne
  Dr Vinya Ariyaratne is the Executive Director of Sarvodaya and also a lecturer in Community Medicine Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Sri Lanka.He is a Medical Doctor by profession.He is a son of Dr A. T...
  
   - Executive Director Sarvodaya
  Sarvodaya
  Sarvodaya is a term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. The term was first coined by Mahatma Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's tract on political economy, Unto This Last, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy...
  
  , Lecturer in Community Medicine Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is one of the Universities in Sri Lanka. It is located in Gangodawila, Nugegoda, near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the capital city of Sri Lanka...
  
  
• Vindaya Senadheera - Director vZen Business IT Solutions, Melbourne, Australia
• Upul Dissanayake - Director Operations, The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd, Sri Lanka
• Aruna Lekamge - Director Sri Lanka Insuarance Corporation
• Mihira Liyanarachchi - Director Human Resources and Premises Management, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
• Kamal Munasinghe - Director Food and Beverage, Mount Lavinia Hotel
• Chethiya Sri-Nammuni - Director Corporate Affairs Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt) Limited [formerly New Zealand Milk Lanka (Pvt) Ltd]
• Kanishka Weerasinghe - Deputy Director General Employers' Federation of Ceylon (EFC)
• Palitha Narangoda - Head of Treasury Commercial Bank
• Chandana Weerasinghe – Engineering Manager DMS Electronics, former President Computer Society
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Upul Atukorala - Principal Civil Engineer Golder Associates Ltd, British Columbia, Canada, Co Chairman of the Canadian Geotechnical Society, Canada
• Vipula Gunatilleke - Group Chief Financial Officer Dialog Telekom, former Chief Financial Officer SriLankan Airlines
  SriLankan Airlines
  SriLankan Airlines Limited is the flag carrier airline of Sri Lanka. It operates to destinations in Asia and Europe from its base and hub at Bandaranaike International Airport . The airline's trademark phrase is 'You're Our World', and the company's logo features a stylized peacock...
  
  
• Punya Weerasinghe - General Manager Splendid Hotels Group London, United Kingdom, CEO Serendib UK Ltd
• Ravi De Silva - General Manager Engineering, E-wis, Sri Lanka
• Ajith R de Costa - Deputy General Manager Performance Management Sri Lanka Telecom
  Sri Lanka Telecom
  Sri Lanka Telecom PLC is the premier telecommunications services provider in Sri Lanka and one of the country’s most valuable blue chip companies with an annual turnover in excess of Rs 40 billion...
  
  , President of the Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka(IPM) for 2010/2011
• Upul Gamage - Regional General Manager Aitken Spence Hotels
• Nishantha Wickramasinghe - Regional IT Manager of Stirling Group, United Kingdom for Asia
• Rajeewa Jayaweera - Regional Manager of Qatar Airways for Sri Lanka

Poets, Novelists & Academic Writers

• Dr
  Dentist
  A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services...
  
   Gunadasa Amarasekara
  Gunadasa Amarasekara
  Gunadasa Amarasekera is a prominent Sinhala writer, poet, and essayist from Sri Lanka. Gunadasa Amarasekera was born in Yattalamatta in Galle District. He was educated at Mahinda College, Galle and Nalanda College Colombo...
  
   – Dental Surgeon, Writer, Poet
• Asoka Weerasinghe
  Asoka Weerasinghe
  Asoka Weerasinghe was former Deputy High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Canada.He is also well known Sri Lankan born activist in Canada and was educated at Nalanda College Colombo, Sri Lanka....
  
   - award-winning poet, Co-founder of the Gloucester Spoken Art Series in Ottawa Canada (note: - also listed in Ambassadors and High Commissioners)
• Siri Perera
  Siri Perera
  Siri Perera QC a Buddhist leader who was one time the President of the Colombo YMBA.He was also a former Sri Lanka High Commissioner to India.He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo.-References:* By Rajah Kuruppu - Vice President Colombo YMBA...
  
  , QC
  Queen's Counsel
  Queen's Counsel , known as King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign, are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of Her [or His] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law...
  
   (also known as U.A.S. Perera) - famous "Siri Aiya" of Radio Ceylon
  Radio Ceylon
  Radio Ceylon is the oldest radio station in Asia. Broadcasting was started on an experimental basis in Ceylon by the Telegraph Department in 1923, just three years after the inauguration of broadcasting in Europe.- Edward Harper :...
  
   (note: also listed in Lawyers & Judges)
• Ajith Galappaththy - well known film critic
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Jagath Asoka Panangadan - famous medical writer New Jersey, former assistant Professor Department of Chemistry, Monmouth University
  Monmouth University
  Monmouth University is a private university located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States.Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, it became Monmouth College in 1956, and later Monmouth University in 1995 after receiving its charter....
  
  , New Jersey USA
• Kivipathi Sugathamuni Gnanasiri - a famous poet, veteran educationist, psychologist
• Anura C. Perera - well-known science writer and author
• Miniwan P. Thilakaratne - veteran novelist

Media Personalities & Journalist

• Chitrananda Abeysekera
  Chitrananda Abeysekera
  Chitrananda Abeysekera was a veteran broadcaster, poet, writer and an administrator. He joined Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, then Radio Ceylon as a radio announcer and retired as the Director of Sinhala Services in 1989...
  
   - poet, former Director of Sinhala Service of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation
• Karunaratne Abeysekera
  Karunaratne Abeysekera
  Karunaratne Abeysekera was one of Sri Lanka's most famous Sinhala broadcasters. He was also an acclaimed poet and songwriter and was widely admired for his excellent command of Sinhala....
  
   - poet, song writer, created history in the world of radio by being the first ever Sinhala cricket commentator over airwaves of Radio Ceylon
• Premasara Epasinghe
  Premasara Epasinghe
  Premasara Epasinghe is a well known cricket commentator in Sri Lanka.He has worked as the Press Secretary or the Media Consultant to many Ministers & currently is the Private Secretary & Media Consultant to the Minister of Education....
  
   - renowned Cricket Commentator, Private Secretary & Media Consultant to Minister of Education, former Head of Public Relations Bank of Ceylon
• Palitha Perera
  Palitha Perera
  Palitha Perera is a well known cricket commentator and media personality in Sri Lanka.Palitha holds the distinction of having been the inaugural announcer on two Sri Lankan TV channels – Rupavahini and TNL TV ....
  
    – former Deputy Director General (Commercial) of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, former Director of Sinhala Service Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, renowned Cricket Commentator
• Dharmasri Wickramasinghe - popular radio & television broadcaster
• Sumana Akmeemana - veteran journalist
• Srimath Indrajith Liyanage - veteran TV and Radio Presenter
• Kamal Deshapriya - renowned Cricket Commentator, Actor
• Chamika Roshan Liyanage - popular Radio & TV Presenter & electronic media journalist
• Akshin Punchihewa - reputed Sinhalese Radio Presenter in United Kingdom
• Mohanlal Piyadasa - Editor of Irudina News Paper
• Prasad R.E. Wijesuriya - former Editorial Journalist of Lakbima
• Indrananda Abeysekera - Executive Secretary of Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation, Advisor-China Radio International, former Media & Publicity Manager
• Chintananda Abeysekera - Television Director and Engineer
• Hemajith Fernando - announcer, producer, commentator and senior organiser Sinhala programmes unit of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, cricket commentator
• Nalin Aponso - Deputy General Manager (Communications) of the SLPA Public Relations Unit, cricket commentator
• Suresh Wickremesinghe - former journalist and announcer of Independent Television Network
• Rangana Seneviratne - journalist and presenter of Derana TV
• Chandika Wijesena - teledrama director at Independent Television Network
  Independent Television Network
  Independent Television Network Limited is a Sri Lankan state governed television and radio broadcaster located in Wickramasinhapura, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka. ITN, a Shrama Abhimani Award winner...
  
   ITN
• Nalaka Vithanage - theater, television & cinema director
• Wasantha Siriwardena - political cartoonist and graphic journalist - winner of Best Cartoonist in 2002, 2004 and 2009
• Roshan Priya Watawala - TV & Radio presenter of Sirasa Media Network
• Premaratne Abeysekera - journalist, announcer & diplomat in United Kingdom

Artists

• A.B Lalith De Silva - journalist, song writer, public speaker (note:- also listed in Captains Of Industry & Commerce)
• G. D. L. Perera
  G. D. L. Perera
  G. D. L Perera is a Sri Lankan film director and dramatist.Perera's interest in drama began as a student at Prince College, Kotahena where he met arts patron Edwin Hewakapuge. He joined the Labour Department after finishing secondary schooling at Prince College and following the victory of S. W. R. D...
  
   - film maker, play producer
• Namel Weeramuni - dramatist, play producer
• Dhamma Jagoda
  Dhamma Jagoda
  Dhamma Jagoda was the first Head of the Drama Unit at the National Television channel Rupavahini Corporation in Sri Lanka. He was a pioneer theater and television play director and actor In Sri Lanka...
  
  - theatre professional (English & Sinhala)
• Senesh Dissanayake Bandara - upcoming film and teledrama director
• Kala Keerthi Dr
  Doctor (title)
  Doctor, as a title, originates from the Latin word of the same spelling and meaning. The word is originally an agentive noun of the Latin verb docēre . It has been used as an honored academic title for over a millennium in Europe, where it dates back to the rise of the university. This use spread...
  
   Henry Jayasena
  Henry Jayasena
  Henry Jayasena born in Bendiyamulla, Gampaha is a Sri Lankan actor and dramatist.-Early Life:Jayasena studied at the Gampaha branch of Lorenz College and at Nalanda College Colombo. Some of Jayasena's notable classmates at Nalanda College were Karunaratne Abeysekera, Dr Harischandra Wijayatunga,...
  
   - playwright, novelist film & teledrama actor (famous for portrayal of "Sudu Seeya" in the popular teledrama "Doo Daruwo")
• Hiran Abeysekara - actor of Sri Lankan English Theatre - "Alan" of Equus
  Equus (play)
  Equus is a play by Peter Shaffer written in 1973, telling the story of a psychiatrist who attempts to treat a young man who has a pathological religious fascination with horses....
  
   fame
• Ravindra Rupasena - film actor of early Sinhala Cinema in 1950s
• Tissa Wijesurendra - film actor in 1970s
• Cyril Dharmawardene - film & teledrama actor
• Gamini Hettiarachchi - film & teledrama actor
• Sampath Kumarathunga - teledrama actor
• Himasha Manupriya Dissanayake - singer, Derana TV Champion Little Star 2009
• Sisira Senaratne - singer
• Saman De Silva
  Saman De Silva
  Saman De Silva is a veteran artiste and a popular Baila Singer in Sri Lanka. He is considered the king of Baila in Sri Lanka.A product of Nalanda College Colombo, Saman had conducted shows not only in Sri Lanka but all over the world in places like United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom,...
  
   - singer
• Ranil Mallawarachchi
  Ranil Mallawarachchi
  Ranil Mallawarachchi is a popular, well-known, singer from Sri Lanka.He is the son of musician Milton Mallawarachchi. Following his fathers foot steps he shot in to fame among the young music fans. In 1996 he did a song with his father, May Lowa Gemburui, for his maiden album.He started his...
  
   - singer
• Rohan Shantha Bulegoda - singer
• Hasanjith Chathuranga KuruppuArachchige - up and coming Hip Hop solo artist
• Janaka Ratnayaka - famous Artist of weekly pictorial publication "Sathuta" fame in seventies
• Haris Wijesinghe - well known Beauty Culturist
• Amila Karunanayake - winner of the Man of the Year 2007, fashion designer

Sportsmen and Sports Administrators

• Stanley Jayasinghe
  Stanley Jayasinghe
  Stanley Jayasinghe is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played for Ceylon prior to the country being renamed Sri Lanka, and prior to them receiving either Test of ODI status. He was a right-handed batsman and part time offbreak bowler. In his first class cricket career which began in 1949/50 he...
  
   - former all Ceylon Cricketer and first Nalandian to play professional cricket overseas for Leicestershire County Cricket Club
  Leicestershire County Cricket Club
  Leicestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Leicestershire. It has also been representative of the county of Rutland....
  
   in England for more than a decade
• Carl Obeysekera - former all Ceylon Cricketer
• Bandula Warnapura
  Bandula Warnapura
  Bandula Warnapura is a former cricketer and captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team. He played 4 Test matches and 12 One Day Internationals during his international cricketing career from 1975 to 1982...
  
   - Sri Lanka's Inaugural Test Cricket
  Test cricket
  Test cricket is the longest form of the sport of cricket. Test matches are played between national representative teams with "Test status", as determined by the International Cricket Council , with four innings played between two teams of 11 players over a period of up to a maximum five days...
  
   Captain
• Mahela Jayawardena - Sri Lankan Cricketer, former Sri Lanka Test Cricket Captain, Best Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year Runnerup (1994)
• Roshan Mahanama
  Roshan Mahanama
  Roshan Siriwardene Mahanama is a former Sri Lankan cricketer and currently an ICC match referee.Although he averaged less than 30 at Test cricket, he did score four centuries, including a top score of 225 for the Sri Lankan cricket team against India at Colombo, where he shared a then world record...
  
   - former Sri Lanka Test/One Day International Cricket Captain, Elite Panel Referee of International Cricket Council
  International Cricket Council
  The International Cricket Council is the international governing body of cricket. It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa, renamed the International Cricket Conference in 1965, and took up its current name in 1989.The...
  
  , Member of World Cup Winning Cricket Team 1996, Best Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year (1983 & 1984)
• Asanka Gurusinha
  Asanka Gurusinha
  Asanka Pradeep Gurusinha is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who enjoyed an 11-year international career, playing 41 Tests and 147 One Day Internationals for Sri Lanka. He was a specialist batsman who helped win the 1996 World Cup final with 65 in a partnership of 125 with the final's Man of the...
  
   - former Sri Lanka Test/One Day International Cricketer, Member of World Cup Winning Cricket Team 1996, Best Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year (1985)
• Kumar Dharmasena
  Kumar Dharmasena
  Kumar Dharmasena is a former Sri Lankan cricketer and current Umpire. He was a member of World Cup Winning Cricket Team 1996 for Sri Lanka. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler...
  
   - former Sri Lanka Test/One Day International Cricketer, Member of World Cup Winning Cricket Team 1996, Best Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year (1989)
• Lalith Kaluperuma
  Lalith Kaluperuma
  Lalith Wasantha Silva Kaluperuma is a former Sri Lankan cricketer. He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo. He was recognised as a good off spinner in Sri Lankan domestic cricket before their elevation to Test status, which gave him a chance in the inaugural Test against England...
  
   - former Sri Lanka Test/One Day International Cricketer, Former Chairman of Selectors Sri Lanka Cricket
• Sanath Kaluperuma
  Sanath Kaluperuma
  Sanath Mohan Silva Kaluperuma is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played in 4 Tests and 2 ODIs from 1984 to 1988. Kaluperuma studied at Nalanda College Colombo and represented Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club. A top order batsman who could open and a handy off spin bowler, he was also a...
  
   - former Sri Lanka Test/One Day International Cricketer
• Yohan Goonasekera
  Yohan Goonasekera
  Yohan Goonasekera is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played in 2 Tests and 3 ODIs in 1983. He is an Old boy of Nalanda College Colombo.-External links:...
  
   - former Sri Lanka Test/One Day International Cricketer, Best Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year (1976)
• Gamini Wickremasinghe
  Gamini Wickremasinghe
  Anguppulige Gamini Dayantha Wickremasinghe is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played three Tests and four ODIs between 1989 and 1993. He studied at Nalanda College Colombo....
  
   - former Sri Lanka Test/One Day International Cricketer
• Chamara Dunusinghe
  Chamara Dunusinghe
  Chamara Iroshan Dunusinghe is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played in 5 Tests and one ODI from 1995 to 1995. He attended Nalanda College Colombo....
  
   - former Sri Lanka Test/One Day International Cricketer
• Anura Ranasinghe
  Anura Ranasinghe
  Anura Nandana Ranasinghe was a Sri Lankan cricketer, who represented Sri Lanka at international level 11 times...
  
   - former Sri Lanka Test/One Day International Cricketer, Best Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year (1974 & 1975)
• Roshan Guneratne
  Roshan Guneratne
  Roshan Punyajith Wijesinghe Guneratne was a Sri Lankan cricketer who played in one Test in 1983. He is an old boy of Nalanda College Colombo & captained the college cricket team in 1982....
  
   - former Sri Lanka Test Cricketer
• Shantha Kalavitigoda
  Shantha Kalavitigoda
  Shantha Kalavitigoda is a Sri Lankan cricketer who played in one Test in 2005. He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo.Shantha is the 101st Sri Lanka Test Cap [New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka at Wellington New Zealand 2004/05]...
  
   - former Sri Lanka Test Cricketer
• Ishara Amerasinghe
  Ishara Amerasinghe
  Merenna Koralage Don Ishara Amerasinghe is a Sri Lankan cricketer who attended Nalanda College Colombo. A right-arm fast-medium bowler with a side-on action, Amerasinghe was named in the 30 man provincial squad for the 2007 World Cup...
  
   - former Sri Lanka Test/One Day International Cricketer
• Gihan Rupasinghe
  Gihan Rupasinghe
  Rupasinghe Jayawardene Mudiyanselage Gihan Madushanka Rupasinghe , is a Sri Lankan "T20" cricketer. Gihan is Sri Lanka's 30th Twenty20 International Cap [Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand at Colombo RPS 2009]. He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo.-References:...
  
   - Sri Lankan T20 cricketer
• Sunil Jayasinghe
  Sunil Jayasinghe
  Sunil Asoka Jayasinghe is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played two ODIs in 1979. He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo.Sunil is the 15th ODI Cap for Sri Lanak [New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka at Nottingham England 1979]...
  
   - former One Day International Cricketer
• Keerthi Ranasinghe
  Keerthi Ranasinghe
  Sirimewan Keerthi Ranasinghe is a Sri Lankan cricketer who played four ODIs in 1986. He is now a professional Middlesex CCC coach who trains youth at the Finchley Academy...
  
   - former One Day International Cricketer, Professional Middlesex CCC cricket coach who trains youth at the Finchley Academy
• Ashan Priyanjan Subasinghe - Sri Lanka's cricket captain for the 2008 Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia
• Priyankara Wickramasinghe - former Sri Lanka A Cricketer/ Malaysian National Cricket Player
• Jayantha Seneviratne - represented the National Cricket Team from 1973 to 1980, Chairman of the Coaching Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket
• Hemantha Devapriya - Head Coach Fingara International Cricket Academy, former Sri Lanka "A" Cricket Team Coach
• Shammi Silva - President / Chairman of the Gymkhana Club - Colombo Cricket Club
  Colombo Cricket Club
  The Colombo Cricket Club is a first-class cricket club in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest in the country, having been formed in 1832.-External links:*...
  
  , former National Player, Manager & National Coach for Squash
• Sriyantha Dissanayake - reputed athlete, former Sri Lanka 100m record holder 1990, Duncan White
  Duncan White
  Duncan White, MBE was the first Sri Lankan athlete to win a medal for his country in an Olympic event. He won a silver in the 400-metre hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England...
  
   award winner for Athletics, Asian Games silver medalist
• Anil Jayakoddy - champion motor racing driver
• Carmen Thenuwara - renowned motor racing driver (Super car event)
• Yoga Perera - motor car racing champion (note:- also listed in Captains Of Industry & Commerce)
• Milinda Jayasinghe - Rugger
  Rugby football
  Rugby football is a style of football named after Rugby School in the United Kingdom. It is seen most prominently in two current sports, rugby league and rugby union.-History:...
  
   Captain Sri Lanka Air Force 2011

Architects

• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Justin Samarasekera
  Justin Samarasekera
  Dr. Justin Samarasekera is a Sri Lankan architect. He is considered the doyen of the architectural profession in Sri Lanka.He is an alumnus of the Nalanda College Colombo. He was the first President of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science...
  
   - reputed Architect, first President of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
• Rukshan Widyalankara - Chartered Architect, Immediate Past President of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA), Vice President of Chamber of Construction Industry
• Asoka Palitha (Pali) Wijeratne - reputed Architect, Past President of the Sri Lankan Chapter of the International Committee on Monuments and Sites ICOMOS, Examiner of Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA)
• Royle Senaratne,AIA (USA), (ALA) Architect & Acoustic Consultant

Medicine

• Deshabandu
  Deshabandu
  Deshabandu is a National Honours of Sri Lanka, a civil honour awarded by the Government of Sri Lanka. It is conventionally used as a title or prefix to the awardees name. Deshabandu ranks lower than Deshamanya.-Awardees:Awardees include:*N. H. Keerthiratne...
  
   Dr Hudson Silva
  Hudson Silva
  Deshabandu Dr. F. G. Hudson Silva was the founder and president of the International Eye Bank, Tissue Bank, and the Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society. He was an honorary Fellow of the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka....
  
   – founder President of International Eye Bank, Tissue Bank & Eye Donation Society, Honorary Fellow of the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka
• Dr P.T De Silva - former President Ceylon College of Physicians 1984, Reputed Physician
• Dr Lalith Wijeratne - President of National Stroke Association of Sri Lanka, Consultant Rheumatologist
• Dr Upali Marasinghe - reputed Gynocologist
• Dr K. L Wickramarathna MRCP
  Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
  Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians is a postgraduate medical diploma. The examinations are run by the Federation of the Medical Royal Colleges of the United Kingdom – the Royal College of Physicians of London, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and the Royal College...
  
   - Medical Consultant, Thameside Mental Health of National Health Service
  National Health Service
  The National Health Service is the shared name of three of the four publicly funded healthcare systems in the United Kingdom. They provide a comprehensive range of health services, the vast majority of which are free at the point of use to residents of the United Kingdom...
  
   United Kingdom
• Dr Prasanna Gunasena - Neuro Surgeon, former Secretary of Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA)
• Dr Russel B Pereran M.D.
  Doctor of Medicine
  Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
  
   - Medical Consultant, National Hospital Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 1st Sri Lankan Medical Student (English Medium) at Kursk State Medical University Russia (KSMU)
• Dr Pramod Ranatunga - former Resident Cardiologist of the Institute of Cardiology, Colombo
• Vidya Jyothi Dr Wijaya Godakumbura - Consultant Surgeon and President of the Safe Bottle Lamp Foundation
• Dr Satish K. Goonesinghe - Consultant Urological Surgeon, Secretary College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka
• Dr Aloka S. Amarakone M.D.
  Doctor of Medicine
  Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
  
   - Neurologist, Jefferson City, USA
• Dr Kanishka de Silva - Consultant Oncological Surgeon - National Cancer Institute Maharagama, 1st Oncological Surgeon at Teaching Hospital Kandy, Past President Kandy Society of Medicine, Secretary Speciality Board of Oncosurgery, Founder member and past Deputy Editor College of Oncologist of Sri Lanka, Past President Lions Club of Sengkadagala, Past President GMOA Kandy Branch, Past Secretary College of Surgeons Kandy Chapter, Medical Advisor to Cancer Society Kandy Branch
• Dr Neil Jayasuriya MS,MRCS, FRACS - Surgeon Brisbane, Australia
• Dr Ruwan M Jayatunge - Psychotherapist and medical writer
• Jaliya Uduwella - Chief Physiotherapist, Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo

Other

• Hon. Pradeep Nilanga Dela
  Pradeep Nilanga Dela
  Pradeep Nilanga Dela is the present Diyawadana Nilame or Chief Custodian of Sri Dalada Maligawa and 19th Diyawadana Nilame. He acted as the Basnayake Nilame of Ruhunu Maha Kataragama devalaya and Sabaragamu Maha Saman devalaya, before being elected to the post of Diyawadana Nilame on July 1st...
  
   Bandara - Diyawadana Nilame
  Diyawadana Nilame
  Diyawadana Nilame is the office of chief lay custodian of Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Formerly an office of the Royal household, today it remains a prestigious position, enriched with over two thousand years of history to safeguard and carry out ancient rituals for the most sacred Relic...
  
   (Chief Lay Head or Trustee) of the Kandy Temple of the Tooth
  Temple of the Tooth
  Sri Dalada Maligawa or The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex which houses the Relic of the tooth of Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is...
  
  
• Mahesh Asanka de Zoysa - public protester
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Harischandra Wijayatunga
  Harischandra Wijayatunga
  Wijayatunga Mudalige Harischandra Wijayatunga is a Sri Lankan author, translator, lexicographer, teacher, lawyer and politician. He held various offices in different institutions of the Government of Sri Lanka. At present he is the leader of Sinhalaye Mahasammatha Bhoomiputra Party...
  
   - President of Sinhalaye Mahasammatha Bhoomiputra
  Sinhalaye Mahasammatha Bhoomiputra Pakshaya
  Sinhalaye Mahasammatha Bhoomiputhra Pakshaya is a minor Sinhala Buddhist political party in Sri Lanka, led by Dr. Harischandra Wijayatunga....
  
   party
• Dr
  Doctorate
  A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
  
   Sarath Gunapala
  Sarath Gunapala
  * By Isuru Jayakody...
  
   - Senior Research Scientist, Principal Member of the Engineering Staff & Manager Jet Propulsion Laboratory National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA
  NASA
  The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
  
   USA, Former Scientist Bell Laboratories USA
• P. M. Jayatillake - former Principal of Thurstan College
  Thurstan College
  Thurstan College is a public school in Colombo. It is a National School, i.e. it is controlled by the Central government as opposed to the Provincial Council and provides both primary and secondary education.-Overview:...
  
  , Colombo, founder Principal of Ibbagamuwa Central College
• P.H.D Waidyatilleka - Reputed Civil Engineer, Chairman Technical Committee Asian Masters Athletics, first Sri Lankan to be appointed as an International Technical Officer (ITO) by International Association of Athletics Federations
  International Association of Athletics Federations
  The International Association of Athletics Federations is the international governing body for the sport of athletics. It was founded in 1912 at its first congress in Stockholm, Sweden by representatives from 17 national athletics federations as the International Amateur Athletics Federation...
  
   (IAAF), Only Sri Lankan to qualify as an IAAF Lecturer
• Indrani Iriyagolla
  Indrani Iriyagolla
  Indrani Iriyagolla is a well known figure in Sri Lanka for rehabilitation, welfare and humanitarian work.After gaining her primary education at Nalanda College Colombo, she moved to Musaeus College Colombo during the World War for secondary education....
  
  - renowned humanitarian activist